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OUR MISSION
Cognizant of the destructive nature of street culture, 914UNITED Inc. emerged in 2020 to serve on the forefront of advocating for the youth who reside in under-served communities within the lower-Westchester region. We champion the philosophy that it takes a village to raise a child and it requires a team to achieve success. In this spirit, we deliver a team of seasoned role models whose dedication lies in supporting, mentoring and educating the youth raised in at-risk environments. Our aim is to deter them from experiencing incarceration and to assist them in securing promising futures.
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OUR WORK, OUR VISION
We render services and resources regarding counseling, workforce preparation, financial literacy, civic awareness, and independent-life skills to assist the youth with better opportunities. We envision a society where positive mentors offset negative-environmental influences; where the under-served and underprivileged communities receive the institutional support in navigating life’s challenges; and where mass incarceration no longer exist.
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Inspired by the belief that we must support one another, we value the power of dialogue and the role of community support in uplifting those in need.
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PAST EVENTS
GOING BEYOND OUR MISSION
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STAND AGAINST SYSTEMIC RACISM
Our team supports the fight against systemic racism and police brutality. We stand in solidarity with the young leaders who rise up and contest the…
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CARE FOR THE HOMELESSNESS
During the COVID-19 crisis, our team organized an homeless outreach project in the City of Yonkers. With the support of family, friends, residence, and public…
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SUPPORT THOSE IMPACTED BY COVID-19
Our team raised money to extend support and appreciation to the essential workers serving on the front-line of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the onset of…
THE FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
PROFESSIONAL & PASSIONATE
FOUNDER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Youth Advocate and Community Activist Jonathan Alvarez is a powerful example of resilience. Growing up in the rough section of Yonkers, NY and raised in a broken home, he delved full-fledged into the street culture at twelve years old. He devoted his pubescent years to gang violence and hustling drugs in pursuit of a false idea of manhood. By the age of seventeen, his street lifestyle landed him a fifteen-year sentence in New York State prison for a violent crime.....
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WANT TO SUPPORT OUR MOVEMENT
We are always looking for new partnerships and better ways to advance our mission. Also, we love to say hello.
Is excited to announce that Founder and Director Jonathan Alvarez is contracted ...
Sep 22
Is excited to announce that Founder and Director Jonathan Alvarez is contracted by the Westchester County Department of Corrections to be an Academic Outreach Coordinator for the incarcerated learners in the Youth Offender Program (YOP). While assisting in facilitating the new tablet education program for the YOP, he’s bringing the #914united youth development mentorship services to the young men of color in the criminal justice system. The hope is to be the agent of change that inspires these young men to change their thinking and pursue a positive path in life!! S/o to First Deputy Commissioner Louis Molina ( @louismolinanyc ) for working hard to change corrections from a retributive/punitive system to a reformative/rehabilitative one. I’m very grateful that he made this opportunity available to me!!
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Change is coming!!!
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914united promotes the philosophy that “Change Agents, Change Narratives”, and is working hard to demonstrate its beliefs!!
.FYI our young men need us to support and educate them. They need to see that change is possible and that they’re not alone in making that change!!
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My presence is showing them that!
All Voices Matter in Our Society—Especially The Women Leaders!!
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Let’s Continue Advocating For Equality.
Let’s Continue Opening The Doors That Have Been Closed For Too Long
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Let’s Continue Demanding A Seat At The Table or Working Hard To Create Our Own 💪💪💪💪
Be proactive, not reactive!!!
Be the change you want to see!!!
#shirleychisholm #bethevoice
Today Jonathan Alvarez, as a new member of the #YonkersSNUG team, participated in the @yonkersymca food drive, which distributed packages of fruits, vegetables, food and beverages to over nearly 500 people in the City of Yonkers. The distribution was a success with all the volunteers on deck and ready to serve the people!!!
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S/O to @feedingwestchester for sponsoring this event!!
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Every Monday the YMCA will host this food-drive so help spread the word and volunteer if you can!!
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#914united supports the recruitment for HBCU. Please everyone support the young brother’s @newyorkstakz (Dennis Richmond, Jr.) movement. Help us spread awareness! Tell a friend to tell a friend!!
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Location: 229 Northbroadway, Yonkers NY 10701
Thank you to all! S/o to @pamelasbigheartfoundation @mizzmaddie914 for sponsoring this event!! You both are amazing! #blackexellence
@yonkerspublicschools
@yonkerspubliclibrary
@yonkersymca
@yonkersmbk
@yonkersarts
@tashadiaz4yonkers
@shanaeforyonkers
@blonde.dee_xo
@joelalicea_
@jcabrera221
@__s5.legacy__
@msnu_nu
@cgdcny
@914united was in attendance for the Yonkers BLM mural conference. S/o to everyone who was present @blonde.dee_xo @newyorkstakz @rephil_llc. A special s/o to @yonkersarts for being courageous to make this happen! Art is a form of expression and a powerful tool to communicate a message!!
This mural and all of its details is by far one of the best in the nation. Let’s keep pushing the movement!!
#yonkersart #914united #citycouncil #blm
The Sis @blonde.dee_xo invited #914united to a local gala to meet @yandysmith and @mendecees_yandy. We discussed the issues concerning prison reform and the structural discrimination undergirding the criminal justice system. They’re great minds who’s open to advancing prison reform in our community. S/o to them for all their work in our nation ✊🏿✊🏽✊🏾✊🏻
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I’m looking forward to the potential collaboration in pushing the movement forward!!
is so excited to announce that Jonathan Alvarez is now working with the @yonkersymca_snug to mentor and assist the high-risk youth in the City of Yonkers. Working with those who are at high-risk of getting shot or shooting someone, the aim is to reduce gun violence by mediating conflicts and raising awareness on the impact of gun violence on our city—this impact is not only psychological or emotional, but also financial. Our city loses so much monies when gun violence is committed.
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It’s a pleasure to join the SNUG family who’s roots lie in 12 cities across New York state, wherein each teams’ experience and street and professional credibility enables them to be the agents of change in their respective cities.
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There’s a lot of work to be done in our city so help us make it happen!
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S/O to my SNUG brothers and sisters who’s working to impact change in our society!!
#snug #yonkerssnug #914united #workingtoreducegunviolence
